Launched in 1959, The Triumph Herald inherited the 948cc engine from the Standard 10. In 1959 the Triumph Herald was available as a 2-door saloon or a Coupe, later a Convertible, Estate and Van versions were available. In fact all the cars were the same and the Giovanni Michelotti design had interchangeable upper bodywork. In April 1961 the Herald 1200 was launched with the engine enlarged to 1147cc and white rubber bumpers given; the 948cc car carried on as the base model. In 1963 a new upmarket model was launched as the 12/50 recognisable with its roll-back sunshine roof, and underneath it had front disc brakes. From 1962 a 6-cylinder version of the Herald was sold as the Triumph Vitesse, and the Herald Chassis was developed into the open 2-seater Triumph Spitfire. The Herald continued as the 1200 and 12/50 versions until the 13/60 model was launched in 1967 with a restyled bonnet and engine enlarged to 1297cc. The Herald 1200 could still be bought until 1970, but the 13/60 was generally preferred and it sold into 1971.